Harvest is the most exciting time of year to visit our Wine Estate, as the Vineyard and Winery buzz with activity. Book a short break Harvest Escape package to experience the season first-hand, or step into the shoes of a winemaker on a Dosage Tour & Tasting.

Rathfinny Vineyard Tour
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Harvest Escape Package

Immerse yourself in the beauty of harvest with our short break package, available between 24th September until 9th November 2025. Sample our chef’s favourite autumnal menus with a three-course dinner in the Flint Barns Dining Room, attend the Dosage Tasting, stay the night in the our Vineyard accommodation and enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast in the morning.

Wine Tasting at the Cellar Door
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Harvest Dosage Tasting

Learn about the history of Rathfinny whilst gaining an insight into the decisions of a winemaker. For the harvest season only, our Dosage Tasting experience allows you to discover first-hand how the addition of sugar in sparkling wine changes the style and structure. Your experience concludes with a tasting of our Sussex Sparkling wines.

Harvest Dining

People enjoying British small and large plates with English Sparkling Wine at Tasting Room Rathfinny

Tasting Room

Open Wednesday-Sunday for walk-ins and reservations. Try our vibrant seasonal sharing plates best enjoyed with Rathfinny wines.

Roast Beef

Flint Barns

Two and three-course evening meals are served Wednesday-Saturday plus wholesome Sunday lunches.

The Hut Market Day

The Hut

Come and try our famous three cheese toastie with a glass of sparkling or hot drink. Walk-ins welcome. Open daily, 10am-5pm. Please note, there is no inside seating at The Hut.

Rathfinny Classic Cuvée 2019 Christmas

Christmas at Rathfinny Estate

Embrace the build up to the festive season with a host of festive events and experiences on the Rathfinny Wine Estate. Discover cosy countryside retreats, Christmas menus and wine tasting events.

Flint Barns Vineyard View
Dog Friendly Rathfinny Wine Estate Couple

Meet our Harvest Crew

Did you know, we recruit pickers from the local community to hand pick every grape? This ensures quality control when it comes to hand-selecting the best fruit to go into our wines. The Vineyard is all a buzz with new and familiar faces working together to bring in a successful crop.

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Where to Find Us

The Rathfinny Wine Estate is located an hour and a half from London Victoria with nearby stations of Berwick and Polegate just a short taxi ride away. We're also very accessible from the seaside towns of Brighton and Eastbourne and just 7 miles from the iconic Seven Sisters Country Park.